Baby Survives Harrowing Police Chase, Passenger Fatally Shot in Brooklyn
A police chase through Brooklyn streets ended tragically on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the death of a passenger and injuries to the driver. Remarkably, a baby traveling in the back seat escaped unharmed.
Shots Fired, High-Speed Pursuit Ensues
The incident unfolded around 3 p.m. when the city’s ShotSpotter system detected gunshots in Brooklyn. Police responded to the area and received a tip from a witness who described a vehicle with an out-of-state license plate precariously held on by a single screw. Officers located the car and initiated a pursuit.
The vehicle defied attempts to pull over, accelerating and running several red lights before becoming stuck in heavy traffic. When officers finally approached the car with guns drawn, demanding the occupants show their hands, a male passenger attempted to flee, pointing a gun at the police.
Tragic Outcome Amid Confusion
“At a certain point, while officers were engaged, one of the officers started yelling, ‘baby, baby’ to tell officers to stop firing,” explained Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey during a subsequent news conference.
The officers fired at the armed passenger, fatally wounding him. Simultaneously, the female driver tried to escape on foot but was apprehended a short distance away. She sustained two gunshot wounds to her thigh, though it remained unclear if she was struck by police gunfire.
In the chaotic aftermath, officers discovered a baby in the back seat, unharmed. An officer swiftly retrieved the child from the vehicle, ensuring their safety.
Passenger Wanted in Connection with Homicide
Police have yet to release the identity of the deceased passenger but confirmed he was wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred in March. Chief Maddrey stated that none of the officers involved sustained injuries. The baby was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and was later confirmed to be safe.
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